{"product_id":"merlet-vsop-cognac","title":"Merlet VSOP Cognac","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Merlet VSOP Cognac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                        The Merlet \u0026amp; Fils Distillery hails from the Saint-Sauvant in the Cognac region. The family-owned brand has been making cognac since 1850 and is now in its fifth generation of Merlet’s. After distilling for large cognac houses for 160 years Merlet ventured out to develop their own cognac in 2010, producing several award-winning spirits. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis stunning VSOP is a blend of eaux-de-vie aged over 4 years old from various Cognac crus, blended together to the highest quality. This cognac has a superb round and supple mouthfeel that stands delicious on its own or in any range of signature cocktails.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPick up your bottle today!                                        \u003cdiv class=\"caskers-spirit-type-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"story-subtitle\"\u003eAbout Cognac\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCognac is a type of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/brandy\/\"\u003ebrandy\u003c\/a\u003e produced in the Cognac region of France.\u003cbr\u003eBecause the French take it very seriously, there are numerous rules cognac makers have to follow not to fall “short” into the brandy category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white wine from the specific grapes (Ugni blanc) has to be doubly distilled in a copper pot still before being aged for at least two years in oak casks from which the wood can only come from two specific forests in France (Limousin or Tronçais).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the age, there are three types of cognac, the youngest V.S. (Very Special), V.S.O.P. (Very Superior Old Pale), and the X.O. (Extra Old)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re welcome to check our fantastic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/other\/cognac\/\"\u003ecognac selection\u003c\/a\u003e, find your favorite from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/top-10-cognac-brandy\/\"\u003etop 10 cognac\/brandy\u003c\/a\u003e list, or explore the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caskers.com\/spirits\/other\/cognac\/?price=50-100\"\u003eBest cognacs under $100\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Caskers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51411676856533,"sku":null,"price":52.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6581\/files\/merlet-vsop-cognac-1.jpg?v=1745567174","url":"https:\/\/www.swiglab.com\/products\/merlet-vsop-cognac","provider":"SwigLab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}